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Cardinal Heights elementary is a school with musical roots. It has its own music studio. It has talented staff who play in local bands. And the school even has its own band – the Cardinal Commitments – that hums with the musical talents of staff and students.

A sweeping review of the Board’s vision and focus has brought Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) Trustees some frank and challenging feedback as they prepare to chart a new direction for the Board.

A fun packed day of learning at Dalewood school focused on the upcoming 2015 Pan Am / Parapan Am Games. Students were engaged in a variety of Pan Am themed workshops that explored science, physical and health education, visual arts, dramatic arts, music and dance.

Five HWDSB students were recognized at the CIBC Pan Am Hamilton Soccer Stadium torch ceremony. These students were honoured for exemplifying the values of true sport and kindness toward others. Prince of Wales student Kadin Aucoin speaks about the power of kindness on behalf of all of the students that were awarded a Just One Wish Kindness Award.

Visit the HWDSBtv YouTube channel to see more coverage of the Pan Am torch ceremony.

HWDSB hosted the third annual EcoFair at Adventureworks this month to recognize the Ontario EcoSchools certification of 12 schools across the district. Ontario EcoSchools is an environmental education and certification program for Kindergarten to Grade 12 schools. It provides students with the ecological knowledge and skills to make environmental change in their schools and local communities. This past year, Ontario EcoSchools celebrated its 10th anniversary and HWDSB has been a proud partner for the past five years.

Students from Prince of Wales played an integral part of the Pan Am Torch Relay event held today at the CIBC Pan Am Hamilton Soccer Stadium. They were among the flag bearers who welcomed Edmonton Oiler draft pick Darnell Nurse and his sister and international basketball star Kia Nurse into the stadium to carry the Pan Am torch.

After an extensive search for a new Director, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Trustees have announced that Manny Figueiredo is their choice to lead HWDSB into the future. Manny Figueiredo is currently an Executive Superintendent at HWDSB and will assume the Director of Education role on August 1. Figueiredo was selected after a thorough search to replace Dr. John Malloy who left to become an Assistant Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Education in January.

With HWDSB’s Aboriginal Heritage Week underway and National Aboriginal Day on June 21, HWDSB’s Education Centre foyer is home to displays of Aboriginal-inspired art, literature and artifacts that encourage learning.

no.9 Contemporary Art & the Environment partnered with nine HWDSB schools to create ideas for a more sustainable Hamilton. See some of their work in this video or check out all of the models on exhibit at Limeridge Mall until June 26, 2015.